” Reach out for Quasar! “
Today, we’ve got an eclectic set of commercials for you from 1974. The spots are for Quasar TVs, STP oil filters, Excedrin P.M., and Gallo white wine. Let’s get right to it!
Quasar TV Set Commercial (1974)
Quasar solid state TVs, with a futuristic space shuttle appearance, aired July 1974.
STP Filter Commercial (Richard Petty, 1974)
STP oil filters, featuring NASCAR champ Richard Petty, aired September 1974.
Excedrin P.M. Commercial (1974)
Excedrin P.M. pain reliever aired January 1974 (likely produced in ’73).
Gallo Chenin Blanc Wine Commercial (Peter Ustinov 1974)
Gallo Chenin Blanc wine, with Peter Ustinov, aired November 1974.
Previously on 70s Spots: ’80 Thunderbird & Mazda GLC, Kinney Shoes, & Natural Light Beer (1979)
More Quasar: 70s Spots: Panasonic & Quasar TV Sets (1977)
More STP: Daily 70s Spot #429: Johnny Cash For STP (1978)
More Excedrin: Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Excedrin Headache’ (1977)
More Gallo with Peter Ustinov: 70s Spots: Lancers Wine (Franklin Cover, 1970) & Gallo Wine (Peter Ustinov, 1974)